Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam (KMH) has strongly condemned the alleged molestation of two minor girls by former Noklak deputy commissioner Reny Wilfred on different occasions.
KMH in a press release expressed utter shock and dismay at the crime committed and the “ugly act” by a person of high stature. Demanding that child sexual abuse should not remain hidden and an unarticulated issue anymore, KMH strongly urged every sensible and responsible citizen to break the “conspiracy of silence” on child sexual harassment.
Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam also appealed to law enforcing authority to initiate free, fair and thorough investigation into the case where the victims were reportedly 14 years and 17 years at the time of occurrence of the incident.
Calling for awarding a befitting punishment to the accused, irrespective of his high position, to act as a deterrent in the future, KMH urged the competent authority to investigate the case as expeditiously as possible.
Condemning the act, KMH also appreciated every right thinking individual and organisation who stood by it in the fight for justice.
“KMH, whose sole allegiance is to safeguard women and their rights, also shares solidarity with the victims and their family members,” the release added.
Meanwhile, Nagaland State Women Commission had also urged upon the state government to probe into the matter and deliver justice as per the law.